This review is most importantly to focus on the hardworking employees at this location. I came in around 230pm on a Thursday to meet some co workers for a late lunch. There was a very long line and a gentleman that seemed like the manager was the only person working the register. There was also a hard working employee out in the dining room furiously trying to clean the tables, floor, etc. The employees were so kind and asking for some empathy as they never have a lunch rush this late in the day. I assume people were out Christmas shopping and that changed things up. I ordered a half sandwich and cup of soup with a tea. Everything was brought out hot and promptly, again, despite how slammed they were. It was all done with a smile. The food was fine, but the employees were what really made me want to return. I always forget this is here, but I will be back now! read more

We were looking for a sandwich place while staying at a hotel in this area. There is an endless number of choices in the vicinity, but this place sounded like someplace new and different, so we gave it a try. It has a lot of Panera-type vibes, but the menu is definitely different. We had the Smoky Pepper Jack Turkey and the Sweet and Smoky Chicken sandwiches. We both thought they were quite tasty! read more

McAlister's Deli - Sweet and Smoky Chicken - Delis Near Me - Mason, Ohio

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I hadn't been to McAlister's Deli in ages - so long that I had basically forgotten everything about the place. Sadly, I wish that would have continued. The staff was lovely - everyone was kind, answered questions, and easily pointed toward their favorite items on the menu. But, the real reason to go, the food, was nothing exciting and terribly overpriced. We had a large group and tried the nachos. I think a local bowling alley has the same nachos for half the price. I'm not sure if there are other appetizers, but definitely skip the nachos. As for the main meal, I was mostly disappointed in the tiny portioning, mediocre presentation, and overall taste. Each sandwich was excruciatingly bland, missing any substance, and hastily thrown on the plate. I will give a minimal kudos to the chicken gnocchi soup - it was hot, had some flavor, and was the highlight of the meal. Overall, I'm not going back and would think you could probably find something better nearby. read more

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The service was good and staff friendly however things had really changed. The portion size are totally different. The New Yorker sandwich no where near the size it used to be. Also paid for side of fruit and the small cup was barely half filled with a few pieces of fruit. Long waits. This will be the last time visiting. Just not worth the price. read more

I'm sad to say this is one of my fav McAlister's but tonight was very off a staff full of teenagers and the person taking my order wasn't very friendly unlike how in the past they are. They asked me to sit on the left side of the store, but didn't even say please or anything... I also was presented my food with plastic ware instead of the real deal like there to lazy to wash it.. idk I like weekend crew much better. I order the pick 2 with the pecan salad and the spicy southeast sandwich and my sandwich hardly had any corn on it.. read more

Trash. I ordered a club that was supposed to have bacon, but it was turkey & ham only. I travel for work do I'm out of state 3-4 days a week and places like this make me rethink my career. Since I work on the road all 3 meals come from restaurants & sometimes I wish they'd just let me in the kitchen to make my own food because I guarantee I wouldn't mess up my own food. Owner or manager if this establishment, don't even offer for me to come by tomorrow because I don't live here, I live in Texas. NOTE: upon further review they also messed up my new yorker, it was supposed to have pastrami and corned beef, and it has some sort of white meat on it. Last time I checked pastrami and corned beef aren't white. read more

Avery provided great service. She was attentive, efficient, and gave me great recommendations . Her professionalism helped create a smooth and pleasant dining experience. read more

We had a light dinner here before going to see the Barbie Movie tonight. Four women, 20-something, 40-something, 50-something, and 80-something, and we all enjoyed our meals very much. With the choose 2 and having such a large selection, there was something for everyone! I had the romesco chicken sandwich and the pecanberry salad. Everything was fresh and tasted great! read more

I have been taking my family here for the past few years at least once a week, sometimes more. We have, at this point, eaten many of the sandwiches and salads offered. In short, this is a great spot. The food is always fresh and well prepared. Delicious too. I have yet to find a menu item that I don't care for. And anytime we've had any issue (which is rare) the staff always make everything right immediately. The staff is always quick and friendly too. This is most likely due to the managers - no matter which one is on duty they are always great. Even when the restaurant is packed food comes quickly and tables are kept clean. We are happy to be regulars here. read more

Good food but extremely overpriced!! Side salad, cup of soup and a fountain drink Over $16!!! Will not be back read more

This all comes down to customer service. Time and again this location has been fantastic at accepting rewards and military discount. It sounds simple but you see fingers taping the register and it all works out without that annoying look you often get when pulling up an app. And the food choices are broad for the various tastes of my family. No one complains about not finding my something they want. Fantastic customer service and abd a wide array of choices. read more

UPDATE: July 1, 2020 Moving this review back from five stars down to four stars. I love this restaurant. I really want to love it even more. I have been to this restaurant twice in the past two weeks. Unfortunately, I have found that when you dine in, everything placed on the table looks great and tastes great. Unfortunately, on my second visit in the past two weeks, as well as several times in the past (feel free to read the past reviews)-- The to-go sandwiches just have no meat. There is not much substance to the sandwiches. When you do a choose 2, it really is supposed to be half a sandwich. Again, when I dine in the restaurant, I really do feel like I am given a half a sandwich (perhaps bc someone has to look at it when it's served on a plate?), but unfortunately, in my several to-go experiences, most of my sandwiches have looked like the below pictures (aka, no meat and no substance). It's disappointing and makes me not want to order sandwiches. It happens too often. I have seen employees double check to make sure orders are correct... But I am hoping extra concern is being placed with the substance of to-go orders leaving the restaurant (same price, same expectations). Again, I really want to love this restaurant so much, as it has been a favorite over the years. I just have had a lot of trouble with orders taken home. At least your potatoes are really good! _________ UPDATE: 1/24/2017 I am ranking this restaurant back to 5 stars. I have actually come to McAlister a couple times since my bad experience in December. I have been thoroughly impressed! Thank you to the manager for a few vouchers to come back and try it again. I am glad that I did! I have been treated so very well here. I have watched the employees check and double check my to go orders, and I have been greeted with a smile each time! I have attended when the restaurant has been very busy, usually during the lunch rush. The employees handled it really well. I am hoping that it will be the same, even when the restaurant is a bit slow. Kudos to Chris, an employee who answers the phone for to go orders in Mason. He is so positive and uplifting! He is the perfect welcome, as you call into the restaurant. I hope to continue to come back! UPDATE: 12/2017 Bummer! Changing from 5 stars to 4 stars. I debated going down to 3 or 3.5 stars, but I'm deciding to give them the benefit of the doubt and round up. I am hoping this was just a one time bad experience. I have actually not been to this restaurant in a couple months. I was craving a baked potato, so I stopped in to pick up a to-go order, as this has been a favorite place of mine for years. 1. The gal in front of me was not happy, as she watched the cook make her sandwich without wearing gloves while picking up his phone and playing with it in between cooking her order. Not cool. She demanded that he re-make her sandwich, and it was taken care of quietly. 2. I decided to try the turkey club, as I wanted an avocado. I got home, and there was no avocado on the sandwich. Bummer! Double checked the menu, and yep--it was suppose to have one! 3. I was craving a chocolate chip cookie, so I purchased one. I left the restaurant only to discover that once I bit into the cookie, it was so hard I could barely chew it! Boo. I am hoping that this was just a bad day. The restaurant was empty inside with the exception of one to two guests. I had to get someone's attention to get help, although I was apologized to for the wait once I had to go get someone to help me. It looked like the place was being run by 3 young kids. Not a problem--but I left disappointed. Please get this restaurant back up to par, as it's a family fav! read more

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I ordered a 1/2 southwest chicken and avocado salad and 1/2 veggie spud to go, along with 2 drinks. They did ask if I needed a drink carrier to which I answered yes. Turns out the carrier is a flimsy plastic bag with a very flimsy divider in the bottom. When I questioned this I was told "this works really well." Wrong!! I ended up with 1 drink turned on it's side in the bag and leaking all over the bottom of the bag and the other drink upright and leaking because the lid wasn't sealed properly. When I got back to the hospital to eat dinner with my husband and opened the food I found that every piece of the avocado was full of black spots. The black went all the way through and all pieces had to be tossed. The remaining parts of the 1/2 salad had to contain at least 25 or more rings of a very strong red onion. I love onions but even for me this was too much. They completely overpowered the lettuce and other veggies. I had to toss that as well. Ended up spending over $12 for 1/2 a veggie spud with way too much cheese sauce and half of a very flat drink because the rest of it is still on the floormat of my car. Mel read more

Spoke with Julie about miscommunication on the order and she was very sweet and willing to get things taken care of. Will be going to this location instead of Voice of America. read more

This location is very disappointing for such a great restaurant. No matter what, when I place an order for pick up they forget the ranch I paid extra for or something else. I should not have to check the order or quiz the employee on whether or not they included everything, it should just be done. This used to be a great location with great staff, it has been going downhill for years. read more

This review is based on a recent catering experience. My boss let us place our order for lunch. I chose the McAlister's club sandwich, BBQ chips, and a chocolate chip cookie. The sandwich was good but pretty much just an average club sandwich. The cookie was surprisingly tasty, just the right amount of chewiness and a nice well rounded flavor. All in all, if someone asked me to join them at McAlister's I'd probably go again, but I wouldn't necessarily seek it out on my own. read more

One of the best run McAlisters in the area. They have enough staff to properly run the restaurant. Food is great

One is being generous.....our 1st experience with them and it will be our last! When paying for our order the cashier charged our account 4 times!! It kept saying approved on the machine and she kept saying it was not! With no apology she moved us to another machine where they charged us yet again! I said, that this was not a good first impression and he was loosing a customer. Roger, possibly the manager said he couldn't help that......if he can't help it who can!! Reluctantly, we sat down. Our food came, our soup was cold and the salad was less than hoped for. After leaving there, we went to Starbucks where our card worked on the first try. Not us....McAllisters, you guys don't know how to use your machines. Never ever again will we be back! read more

Terrible food, do not get the buffalo chicken nachos... no chicken dry. Ton of chips and nothing else. Save your 10.99 read more

McAlister's Deli - Delis Near Me - Mason, Ohio

Got Boxed lunches delivered for meeting. Various combos of square sandwich, chips, cup of soup, and cookie. I got Turkey on wheat w American cheese, spinach, tomato. Bread was pretty dry. The chili was actually really good, just needs some cheese. Got bad of Cheetos, and a Carmel crunch cookie which was tasty just under baked. Box included flatware, pack of mayo (needed 2) & mustard, plus a pickle I gave away but coworker said it was a bit off. Not the worst box I ate but I wouldn't order again, especially for price. read more

Comments on the "Choose Two" option ($9.99), Mason OH: Chicken salad was half of a container of salad (lettuce, tomato....) with only 1 tablespoon of chicken salad. It was very creamy with small pieces of chicken which were hardly noticeable. That's a small portion of chicken salad for the amount of lettuce. The 2nd of the "Choose Two" deal was tomato & cucumber salad which consisted of 3 quarter-sized pieces of tomato, and approximately 8 half-sized cuts of cucumber, and red onion, and served in a very small container (probably about 1/3 cup). Ham sandwich was mostly bread, with 3 pieces of ham bunched together on one side of the bread. One slice of cheese made an appearance, smothered in mustard. The featured cookie, a S'Mores-type of cookie, where chocolate was the dominant flavor and 2 micro-sized pieces of marshmallow plus a few chocolate chips -- a bit dry for our taste. Wait time was good, but it's not worth a return trip. read more

McAlister's Deli is a perfect lunch spot. The big menu items are the salads, sandwiches, and the "spuds". Everything here is fresh and tasty. I usually opt for the "choose two" that way I get two different items. Their salads are really good. I've tried the Southwest Cobb salad and the Savannah Chopped salad and would recommend both. The Southwest Cobb has sliced, grilled chicken breast, fire-roasted corn & poblano pepper relish, guacamole, cheddar-jack cheese, tomatoes and tortilla chips. They offer the chipolte ranch with this salad. The Savannah Chopped salad has sliced, grilled chicken breast, dried cranberries, Gorgonzola cheese, honey roasted almonds, tomatoes and cucumbers. They serve it with a sherry shallot dressing. I almost always order the McAlister Club sandwich. It is 13 layers high (OMG) with lettuce, tomato, bacon, Swiss cheese, sharp cheddar, turkey, ham, honey mustard and mayo. Plus they use white and wheat bread. I usually skip the mayo on my sandwich since it comes with honey mustard. Their chicken tortilla soup is also super delicious! It's worth noting that these "spuds" are quite impressive in size and toppings. These baked potatoes are the size of two large baked potatoes. They are ridiculous and so so good. Also, the tea here is legendary. Their sweet tea is amazing and is also available in gallon jugs. They offer peach, mango, and lemon puree to add into the tea as well. I recommend ordering the unsweetened tea if you add flavor shots so that it is not overly sweet. read more

McAlister's Deli - Lite Pairings chef salad with tortilla soup - Delis Near Me - Mason, Ohio

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I would normally give them an overall 4 stars, but their 2-star carryout service dropped them to 3 stars overall. I placed an online order for pickup for two sandwiches, chips, potato salad, and a Brookie on a recent Wednesday at lunchtime. My order was ready 9 minutes prior to the scheduled pickup time, which is good and bad. Good in that I did not have to wait, but bad in that had I been on time, then my warm food would have been cold. The sandwiches were customized and they got both exactly right - and they tasted very good. Unfortunately, they forgot the chips and potato salad sides, but fortunately I caught it when I checked my bag before I left the restaurant, and they quickly corrected the error. Once I got home, I realized that the Brookie was actually a Brownie, not a Brookie. My order was correct as printed on the receipt and stapled to the bag, but whoever packed the order did not pay attention to what they were doing. My other issue with carryout / pickup at this location is that the area around the pickup shelf is too small for all the delivery service drivers hanging around. read more

If you're sleeping on McAlister's.. wake up! This place is the bomb. Move over Panera cause this is one of my favorite lunch spots when I'm craving a salad/soup and sandwich combo. I went and met my best friend there for lunch today and I forgot how much I loved McAlister's sammies. I always go for the McAlister's club and today instead of on wheat bread I got it in a wrap and paired it with their fire-roasted vegetable soup, which was DELISH! FYI to all my fellow macro counters, they have a nutrition calculator online which makes it super easy when tracking what you are eat or planning ahead before you go. McAlister's is also known for their tea and they have a seasonal batch of tea that they serve in certain months. My favorite is in the summer they have the best mango iced tea but in the other months I grab their iced black tea which is always super refreshing and tasty. ALSO the service is always so kind and top-notch. They bring your food to your table after you order and they clean it up after you, not like Panera where you are doing the labor yourself. Reminds me more of Jason's Deli in that respect (FYI if you haven't been to Jason's Deli yet, bookmark it on Yelp and get there). So like I said, stop sleeping on McAlister's and get there on your next lunch break! read more

I love potatoes and this place delivers! This is the perfect spot to stop for a business lunch, cater to your office/party, or just hanging out with friends. The menu has a variety of items (giant spuds, amazing salads/soups, and delicious sandwiches). Plus they have the best sweet tea around (personal favorite is with blueberry). Definitely check this place out, for the price and food quality it is worth it! read more

Nothing but positive experiences with the crew at this location. Found out recently that they offer a military discount. Love the BLT A with a side of Mac. read more

How I love this place! Fast and fresh! We used to pass through here more often. I usually stop. The food is reliably delicious! French dip, a Caesar salad, a few other things today. Love the service! Quick and so friendly. And thank you for the laminated menus! So much easier on my neck than staring up at the board. read more

Food is always great, staff are always super kind! I'll keep coming back. Wish they would bring back curbside delivery. Makes it so easy when I have my kids with me! read more

This is my first Yelp so I'll try to be as thorough as possible. Service: I have been coming here for a while, and for the most part the service is good. When you walk in you order at a register and they bring the food to your table. The food almost always comes within 10 minutes of you ordering. Tipping is not required because you don't have a server per say, but the staff does a good job walking around to give refills. I've only had the occasional moody teenager at the register a few times out of the many times I've been here. The staff is usually very friendly. Meals are served on hard plastic plates with silverware. Food: This is a deli so they have a lot of sandwiches on their menu. But they also have flat bread pizzas, soups, salads, side items (no fries), and of course their signature item spuds (baked potatoes). You can tell that some of the items like the sliced chicken they put on the spuds and salads are processed. The deli meats seem freshly sliced. The general quality of the food on the menu is a lot higher than a fast food restaurant, but of lower quality than traditional sit down restaurants with the exception of the sandwiches. Atmosphere: When you walk inside you truly feel like you are in a deli of the past. The paintings, knick nacks, and pictures that adorn the building speak 50s. The music is very temperate and at times unnoticeable. They have a covered outdoor patio with ceiling fans that makes sitting outside enjoyable. You can easily spend a few hours here with friends enjoying sweet tea, and conversation. I think there is also free WiFi but I'm not sure. The inside has comfortable booths and tables in an air-conditioned environment. Price: Average per person is going to be around $8-$10 depending on wether or not you get a fountain drink or tea. I usually go for the pick any two for $5.99. You can choose any two items on the menu (including spuds). Each item will be a half portion, which for the spuds is one full size potato. This is a great way to get variety though. You can eat here with a spouse for lunch and share a tea for around $16 using the choose any two special. If you compare to a fast food place like micky d's, you're looking at $13-$17, so this is in my opinion a better value. Overall: McAlister's Deli is a great overall value with friendly service, and good food. Atmosphere promotes hanging out, and there are many shops within walking distance for a little exercise afterward. read more

McAlister's Deli - $5.99 Choose any two deal (chicken spud & club) - Delis Near Me - Mason, Ohio

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Beats Panera by far! Love the pick 2 combos. New Yorker sandwich (corned beef and pastrami) is awesome! Pecan and fruit salad was great!. I am also a fan of their club sandwiches. Never had their giant baked potatoes. Love the cookies and Carrot Cake. They pride themselves on their tea but I have had better. I paid $8 for a giant mug and get 99 cent drinks forever when I go back. I wish the glasses were bigger or closer to the regular drink glasses since I have to keep getting refills. They quit doing refills when they get crowded. Prices are reasonable. You can also get soup or even 2 sandwiches with the pick 2. read more

McAlister's Deli - Delis Near Me - Mason, Ohio

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My brother recommended McAlister's Deli to me as a good spot for a quick sandwich. There was actually a location relatively close to our old house in Denver, but I had never heard of it before. Anyway a couple of Saturday's ago my wife and I found ourselves within a couple of miles of their Mason location and we decided to stop in for lunch. The location of the deli is in the epitome of the northeastern Cincinnati suburban sprawl, but I won't hold it against them. Upon entering the front doors we walked down the center of the restaurant to the ordering counter at the back. An employee asked how many in the party and then pointed at the table where we should sit and pointed out the number on the table. We stepped up to a cashier, gave him our number, and then ordered from the rather large menu. My wife went with the spicy southwest chicken griller ($6.99), featuring sliced grilled chicken breast topped with guacamole, fire-roasted corn & poblano pepper relish, pepper jack cheese and chipotle ranch on a ciabatta roll. This sandwich is put on a panini press before being served. I stole a couple of bites and it was good, definitely spicy, but full of lots of different flavors. The price included a choice of side, and she went with the fruit. I went with the southwest turkey melt ($7.29) with a side of potato salad. This sandwich is layered with smoked turkey, applewood smoked bacon, pepper jack cheese, spicy guacamole and chipotle ranch, then topped with lettuce and tomato on a baguette. I didn't realize the similarities between what we ordered until the food had arrived, but I was definitely able to taste their similarities. I guess we are kind of predictable with our ordering. This sandwich was also good. The baguette was softer than I was expecting. Most times baguettes from delis are crunchy on the outside, but not this one. Overall I wouldn't go out of my way for lunch at McAlister's but it will do just fine if in the neighborhood. read more

I love McAlister's. They give free pickle Spears! The ciabatta bread is always soft and they allow customizations. Their soft drinks may seem expensive but it is a huge cup so you are definitely getting your money's worth! read more

Their baked potatoes are the best. And you definitely get a lot for your money. Their sweet tea is also some of the best I had. It's good for either lunch or dinner. You order your food and then they bring it to you which is really nice. read more

My love for McAlister's hasn't changed over the years. Fresh made to order food, spuds bigger than your head, and sweet tea. Mixing and matching is my favorite as it lets me grab a sandwich and soup or a salad or however I want it. Grab a cookie and take it with you to eat later. read more

It used to be good but it has gone down hill. We have given several chances. Over an hour to get door dash. I don't think that's door dash fault, it seems like the restaurant can't fulfill to go orders quickly. Food arrived mediocre at best. Thrown together, sloppy, barely warm. The Mac n cheese was filled maybe 1/4 of the container. None of the food tasted fresh. I had a coupon : promo code that covered half the meal. I inserted everything correctly and your website still ignored the coupon code and charged me full price. I will not give this place future business read more

I haven't been to McAlister's in over two years since I've been gluten free. I had heard they had gluten free bread but didn't know if this location did. I went in prepared to order a salad but was delighted to find they have gluten free bread! Yay!! It was DELICIOUS!! I will so be back. They also designate other things on the menu that are gluten friendly as well as vegetarian. Thank you for being awesome McAlister's! read more

McAlister's Deli - Gluten free bread - Delis Near Me - Mason, Ohio

The food is fine here, but there is an employee that parks a red truck in the parking lot that displays a large political flag from time to time on the rear of his truck. I realize this is free speech, and it is his right to do so, but I believe it is tacky and inappropriate, no matter one's political leanings. Thank you. read more

Food was ok, but expensive- $10 sandwiches, either a $4 32oz drink or a 4 oz cup small! 3 guests $50!!!

I just waited 21 minutes for a grilled cheese and baked potato to go. No enthusiasm or drive I. Any of the employees here. One man waited 4 minutes for a refill. I finally walked up to a to go bag that had been tossed on the counter and saw my name on it. I checked it myself and left because no one called my order, name, or came to verify it was mine. Terrible. read more

Consistently good food, clean, fast and polite. I have a few issues: -Ruben had at least 1/2" of meat on it! Seriously, lot of meat! -my children both ate their food happily, but then stole my broccoli cheese soup. As they had finished their meals, I had nothing to steal back. Your soup is way too good. - those Brookies are dangerous...you leave them innocently on the counter, with no hint of how crazy good they are. I bought one, planning to give to my kids when I picked the up from school. I mistakenly tasted it. The kids have yet to try one. -they give me a huge cup of Arnold Palmer with awesome lemonade, leaving me seriously disappointed at other facilities on both the size of my beverage and quality. -they don't want me to clear my table....I just want raised that way. So if you can see around these issues, I think you will enjoy this place. High quality, but quick enough for a work lunch.:) read more